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The Federal Government has stared down a revolt from the states and territories over energy policy. But New South Wales — under a Coalition government — made a push for rules to force power companies to reduce their carbon emissions.

The Australian Opposition has vowed to put the Pacific "front and centre" of its foreign policy agenda, if it wins power at next year's national election, while it's also announced a commitment to increase the foreign aid budget.

On the program: Australia's alternative government vows to put the Pacific 'front and centre' of its foreign policy if it wins next year's election, and pledges to increase the aid budget and why a new volcanic eruption in Vanuatu could not only pose a risk to people's lives, but also the country's economic health.